Learn how to handstand

Whether you are new to handstands or want to deepen your existing practice – this program will give you guidance to develop and play with handstands.

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Play and have fun with handstands

Do you also want to learn how to handstand? Or maybe you want to practice your technique and be able to play even more with this wonderful yoga position? Then we have the program for you! Regardless of previous knowledge, Jeppe Skovgaard and Yogobe will guide you to prepare your hands, wrists, shoulders, and legs and awaken your center in the body for increased power.

Playfulness over achievement

There are so many different parts involved in a handstand, the whole body is challenged, as well as our playfulness. Because that is exactly what we want, to let go of performance and play our way through technology, strength, and mobility. Strength is one of the key components to avoiding injury as it is required when we turn ourselves upside down and stand on our hands. Build strength, increase mobility, and last but not least – have fun! It's a long and wonderful journey that never really ends. You can always learn more and deepen your handstanding practice.

Program structure – tips & advice

The sequences in this program can actually be used whenever you want and for an unlimited time. But if you want to get started with your handstand practice, we recommend the following:

Perform different sequences 3-4 times a week for 3 months (not more often, remember to save on your wrists and shoulders).
For a start – focus on the preparatory sequences to strengthen and find a solid foundation to start from and thereby avoid injuries.
If you are a beginner, or if you have previously suffered an injury, let it take time. You can benefit from working with the preparatory sequences for up to two months. Let the journey be the focus, not the goal.

Benefits of the program

You will learn new ways to practice one of the most challenging, and fun, yoga positions.
You build stability and increase the mobility of your shoulders.
You strengthen your core, your center – we benefit from a strong core in most of what we do.
You gain increased confidence to perform inversion, upside-down positions, overall.

Purpose of the program

Through the program, you will get the focus points and movements you need to build the strength and mobility that will help you to improve your existing, handstand. With this program, we want to guide you to build your self-confidence to be able to handstand, without the help of a wall.

For whom is the program suitable

The program is suitable for anyone who is eager to learn handstands, but also for you who want to refine your existing handstand.

This program is included when you are a member and subscriber of Yogobe. If you have not yet created an account with Yogobe, you can click here and get your first 2 weeks completely free and without a binding period.

To keep in mind when practicing handstand

Handstand is a demanding position and practice. Many of us are unaccustomed to putting our full body weight on our wrists. Our body is fully equipped to perform the job, but if you have spent the last few years more sitting on your butt than crawling around on the ground, then you need to be patient and slowly train your body. You need to listen carefully to your body's signals and feedback, especially those from your wrists and shoulders.

Props used in the program

In part of the classes in the program different props are being used to strengthen the body, and gain contact with the muscles. The following props are suggested to be used:

Yoga mat. A good yoga mat is a great investment, both for your yoga practice as well as for your workouts.
Block: Yoga blocks that are being used in the program can be replaced with thick books. You’ll find different yoga blocks on Yogobe Store.